The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 42,900
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sportback
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S3 Sportback is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.86 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
518 mi
S3 Sportback
495 mi
518 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft